How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND074 - &1 not a valid contact person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: &1 not a valid contact person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND074 - &1 not a valid contact person ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND074 &1 not a valid contact person typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to recognize a specified contact person in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect data entry, missing master data, or configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contact Person: The contact person specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not properly maintained.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect ID entered for the contact person.
  Master Data Issues: The contact person may not be assigned to the relevant business partner or organization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the contact person data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contact Person:
  
  Check the contact person ID entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to search for the contact person and verify their details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If the contact person does not exist, create a new business partner or contact person in the system.
  Ensure that the contact person is assigned to the relevant business partner and has the necessary roles and data maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the contact person settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the contact person is linked to the appropriate transportation planning or execution processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage contact person data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing contact persons in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP for Business Partner maintenance.
  /SCMTMS/ related transactions for Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the contact person is valid in the SAP system.